Heřmanický dub

The Heřmanický dub is a solitary oak standing approximately 19 meters tall in the countryside near Heřmanice, with a substantial trunk and wide crown that dominates the landscape. Its scale and mature form make it one of the most recognizable natural features in the area.

This oak has existed for several centuries and was already part of the landscape when Heřmanice received its first written documentation in 1381. It has remained a constant feature through the changes that transformed the region over time.

This oak serves as a gathering spot that locals recognize and value in their everyday landscape, embodying the relationship between the village and its natural surroundings. People naturally navigate by it when walking through the area.

The tree sits in open countryside and is accessible on foot from nearby parking areas and walking paths. The best time to visit is during daylight hours when the surroundings are easy to navigate and photograph.

The tree provides habitat for many bird species and insects that live in its branches and bark, creating a small ecosystem within itself. This hidden life makes it ecologically important beyond what visitors see at first glance.

Location: Heřmanice

Height: 19 m

GPS coordinates: 49.86361,18.32733

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:41